Apartments for rent in Shamokin Dam, PA

Shamokin Dam is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of slightly less than 2,000. Children under 5 make up a higher percentage of the population here (9%) than nationally (6%), making it a great place to raise a family, while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 44, the town's residents skew older than most cities in Pennsylvania. Home ownership is more common than renting in Shamokin Dam, and 44% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $669 per month, which is $249/month less than the state average.

Many Shamokin Dam residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Together, these industries make up 14% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of about $53K, Shamokin Dam workers earn around $10,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Shamokin Dam has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (31%). Further, 11% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 20 minutes, Shamokin Dam's commute time is shorter than the Pennsylvania average of about 28 minutes. Driving is the most common mode of getting to work, selected by 39% of commuters, while public transit is not used. Not many residents walk to work.